Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 77) at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library

THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD

PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE AUGUST 10, 1975 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 7:25 a.m. SUNDAY -PHONE TIME ~ :t' ACTIVlTY

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7:25 The President had breakfast.

8:11 The President went to the Oval Office.

9:31 9:43 P The President talked with his Counsellor, Robert T. Hartmann.

10:10 10:14 P The President talked with Arthur G. Brown, Tool and Dye Leader for Fisher Body I, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

10:55 11 :03 P The President talked with Jerome M. Rosow, Manager for Public Affairs Planning, Exxon Corporation, New York, New York.

12:00 The President returned to the second floor Residence. He was accompanied by William R. Brockett, Video Tape Recorder Operator, White House Communications Agency (WHCA) and trainer for the President's dog, Liberty.

12:00 ? The President met with Mr. Brockett.

12:27 The President and the First Lady went to the South Grounds of the White House.

12 :30 12:38 The President and the First Lady flew by helicopter from the South Grounds to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A."

EDT CDT 12:46 2:11 The President and the First Lady flew by the "Spirit of '76 11 from Andrews AFB to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, Fort Smith, . For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B."

(Actual flying time: 2 hours, 25 minutes.)

2 :15 The President and the First Lady were greeted by: Governor (D-Arkansas) Jack Freeze, Mayor, Fort Smith, Arkansas Col. Edward Schneider, Base Commander, Air National Guard, Fort Smith, Arkansas

The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade. They were accompanied by: Governor Pryor Congressman (R-Arkansas)

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE AUGUST 10, 1975 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 2:20 p.m. SUNDAY r--­PHONE TIME ] ~ ACTIVITY ~ 1-----,..------1 £II II In Out c.. 0::

2:20 2:26 The Presidential party motored from the Fort Smith Municipal Airport to St. Edward Mercy Medical Center, Rogers Avenue.

2:32 3:10 The President and the First Lady participated in a dedication ceremony of St. Edward Mercy Medical Center. Members of the press

2:26 The President and the First Lady Were greeted by: Sister Judith Marie Keith, Administrator of St. Edward Mercy Medical Center Larry E. Randall, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of St. Edward Mercy Medical Center

2:29 The President and the First Lady went to the Ford Conference Room.

The President and the First Lady participated in a photo opportunity.

2:33 The President and the First Lady went to the announcement area.

2:34 The President and the First Lady went to the outdoor dedication platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "C."

2:38 R The President was telephoned by Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger. The call was not completed.

2:49 The President was introduced by Congressman Hammerschmidt.

2:54 3:05 The President addressed guests attending the dedication ceremony.

3:10 The President and the First Lady returned to their motorcade. They were accompanied by: Governer Pryor Senator John L. McClellan (D-Arkansas) Congressman Hammerschmidt

3:20 3:35 The President motored from St. Edward Mercy Medical Center tc the U.S. Catholic Conference Building, Fort Chaffee.

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE AUGUST 10, 1975 WASHINGTON, D.C. TlME DAY 3:35 p.m. SUNDAY -PHONE TlME ~ ~ ACTIVITY .~ ~ s: ~ i-----,..------f II II In Out 0.. '"

3:35 4:19 The President participated in a tour of the Fort Chaffee Vietnam Refugee Resettlement Center. He was accompanied by: Governor Pryor Congressman CD-Arkansas) Congressman Theodore M. Risenhoover CD-) Members of the press

The President was greeted by: Donald G. MacDonald, Senior Military Coordinator of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Refugees, Fort Chaffee Col. Bruce L. Hennesey, Commander of Task Force New Arrivals, Fort Chaffee

The President, escorted by Mr. MacDonald and Col. Hennesey, went to the breezeway.

3:32 The President greeted Vietnamese Council Leaders and Directors of volunteer agencies assisting in the resettlement of Vietnam refugees. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D."

3:47 4 :10 The President participated in a tour of the U.S. Catholic Conference Building. He was escorted by: Mr. MacDonald David Lewis, U.S. Catholic Conference Director

3:55 The President toured barrack #1713. During the housing tour, the President was presented with a water color painting by Vietnamese artist Nguyen Van Hieu.

4:00 The President, escorted by Mr. MacDonald and Col. Hennesey, went to the Day Care Center.

The President was greeted by Director of the Day Care Center Olive Arlen.

4:02 4:08 The President participated in a tour of the Day Care Center.

4:08 The President, escorted by Mr. MacDbnald:and Col. Hennesey, returned to his motorcade.

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .• Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE AUGUST 10, 1975 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 4:08 p.m. SUNDAY r--­PHONE TIME -g ~ ACTIVITY ~ I----.....------f £II II In Out 0.. '"

4:08 4:11 The President motored from the Day Care Center to Fort Chaffee Station Hospital.

4:11 The President was greeted by Col. Bruno Eisen, Commander of the New Arrival Station Hospital, Fort Chaffee.

4:11 4:19 The President participated in a tour of ward 3619. He was accompanied by: Col. Eisen Mr. MacDonald Col. Hennesey

4:19 The President returned to his motorcade.

4:19 4:37 The President motored from the Fort Chaffee Station Hospital to the Sheraton Inn, 5711 Rogers Avenue.

4:37 The President was greeted by: A. , Chairman of the Arkansas Republican State Committee Mrs. George A. (Carolyn) Pollan, State RepresentativE (R-Arkansas) and Vice Chairman of the Arkansas Republican State Committee Thomas J. Baty, Manager Sheraton Inn, Fort Smith, Arkansas

4:43 The President, escorted by Mr. Lowe and Mrs. Pollan, went to the Butterfield One Room.

4:43 5:15 The President met with approximately 30 Arkansas Republican leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX liE."

5:15 The President bade farewell to Republican party guests.

5:15 The President returned to his motorcade.

5:15 5:20 The President and the First Lady motored from the Sheraton Inn to the Fort Smith Municipal Airport.

CDT MDT 5:33 6:40 The President and the First Lady flew by the "Spirit of '76" from the Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Walker Field, Grand Junction, Colorado. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "F."

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE AUGUST 10 1975 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 6:40 p.m. SUNDAY PHONE r--­ TIME 11 :::> ACTIVITY

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6:40 The President and the First Lady were greeted by: Larry Kozisek, Mayor, Grand Junction, Colorado Mrs. Larry Kozisek

6:51 7:56 The President and the First Lady flew by helicopter from Walker Field to Nottingham Ranch, Avon, Colorado. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A."

8:00 The President and the First Lady were greeted by: William Nottingham, owner of the Nottingham Ranch Mrs. William Nottingham

8:10 8:20 The President and the First Lady motored from the Nottingham Ranch to the residence of Richard Bass, Vail, Colorado. Mr. Bass is General Partner of Snowbird Ltd., in Utah and owner of the Presidential vacation residence.

8:35 ? The President met with: Donald H. Rumsfe1d, Assistant Terrence O'Donnell, Aide Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide

9:00 10:00 The President and the First Lady watched Columbia Broad­ casting System (CBS) "60 Minutes" on television.

The President and the First Lady were overnight guests in the residence of Mr. Bass, Mill Creek Circle, Vail, Colorado.

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HELICOPTER MANIFEST August 10, 1975

FROM: South Grounds of the White House

TO: Andrews AFB, Maryland

The President The First Lady

Donald H. Rumsfeld, Assistant Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Director of the Advance Office Terrence O'Donnell, Aide Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician David H. Kennerly" Personal Photographer Capt. Walter Domina, Marine Corps Aide

FROM: WALKER FIELD, Grand Junction, Col.

TO: Nottingham Ranch, Avon, Col.

The President The First Lady

Mr. Rumsfeld Dr. Lukash Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide 1 USSS Agent '. " APPENDIX liB"

PASSENGER MANIFEST

AIR FORCE ONE 27000 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY MISSION 996 Andrews AFB, Washington DC to Ft. Smith, AR 10 Aug 1975 Dep: l2:46pm Arr: 2:11pm 2+25 1l00SM

1. THE PRES IDENT 2. Mrs. Ford 3. Representative John P. Hammerschmidt (R-Arkansas) 4. Mr. Donald Rumsfeld , Assistant 5. Mr. Terrence O'Donnell, Aide 6. Ms. Julia Taft, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Development, HUD 7. .Mr. Ted Marrs, Special Assistant for Human Resources 8. Mr. Paul Theis, Executive Editor 9. Mr. Ron Nessen, Press Secretary 10. Mr. Red Cavaney , Director of the White House Advance Office 11. Mr. Bill Gulley, Executive Assistant to the Military Assistant 12. Mr. David Kennerly, Personal Photographer 13. Ms. Sheila Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady 14. Admiral William M. Lukas4 Physician 15. Captain W. Lee Domina, Marine Corps Aide 16. Ms. Leona Goodell, Confidential Assistant to Mr. Rumsfeld 17. Ms. Judy Morton, Secretary to Mr. Theis 18. MSG Herbert Oldenburg, baggage handler 19. SDCM Zosimo Monzon, steward 20. SMS Lowell H. Ray, steward 21. Mr. R. Keiser 22. Mr. R. Hartwig 23. Mr. E. Luzania 24. Mr. R. Caughey USSS 25. Mr. R. Cheadle 26. Mr. P. Donald 27. Mr. W. Ebert 28. Mr. L. Parker 29. Mr. A. Angelone 30. Ms. Fran Lew~ne AP 31. Ms. Helen Thomas UPI 32. Mr. Charles Tasnadi AP Photo 33. Mr. Darryl Heikes UPI Photo 34. Mr. Frank Marciante NBC 35. Mr. George Fridich NBC 36. Mr. Don Irwin Los Angeles Times 37. Mr. Tom DeFrank Newsweek 38. Mr. Phil Jones CBS 39. Mr. Hugh Fasenbaker NBC APPENDIX "c" Attendance not confirmed

PLATFORM GUESTS FOR THE DEDICATION OF THE ST. EDWARD MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

Fort Smith. Arkansas August 10, 1975

Lt. Governor (D-Arkansas)

Congressman Ray Thornton (D-Arkansas)

The First Lady

Senator John L. McClellan (D-Arkansas)

Larry E. Randal, Member of the Board of Trustees of the St. Edward Mercy Medical Center and Master of Ceremonies for the Dedication Ceremony

Podium

Governor David Pryor (D-Arkansas)

Congressman John P. Hammerschmidt (R-Arkansas)

Sister Judith Marie Keith, RSM, Administrator of the Saint Edward Mercy Medical Center

Congressman Theodore M. Risenhoover (R-Oklahoma)

Second Row

Reverend Andrew J. McDonald, Bishop of Arkansas, Little Rock

Sister Mary Maurita Sengalaub, President of the Catholic Hospital Association

USSS

Travis A . Miles, Member of the Board of Trustees of St. Edward Mercy Medical Center

Sister M. Rose Elizabeth Power, Provincial Administrator, St. Louis Province

Jack Freeze, Mayor, Fort Smith, Arkansas

continued . • • APPENDIX "c" p. 2

8/10/75

Dr. Ralph G. Kramer, Chief of the Medical Staff, St. Edward Mercy Hospital

Rev. William L. Bennett, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Fort Smith, Arkansas

William R. Walker, Member of the Board of Advisors for the St. Edward Mercy Medical Center and Chairman, St. Edward Development APPENDIX ''D''

U.s. CATHOLIC CONFERENCE BUILDING, FORT CHAFFEE August 10, 1975

VIETNAMESE COUNCIL LEADERS: Quan Minh Giau, Area 1 Nguyen Tien Thuan, Area 2 Nguyen Ba Chinh, Area 3 Nguyen Van Xoan, Area 4 Nguyen Xuan Thuan, Area 5

VOLUNTEER AGENCY DIRECTORS: David Lewis, U.S. Catholic Conference Director Paul Willett, American Red Cross Director Richard Drummond, Christian and Missionary Alliance Director Galen Beery, Church World Service Director Rose Epstein, Hebrew Immigration Aid Service (HIAS) Director J. Carroll Morris, International Rescue Committee (IRC) Carl Blackwelder, Latter Day Saints, Director Robert Eledge, Lutheran Immigration and Rescue Service Director Gene Tunnell, Southern Baptist Conference Director John Brown, Tolstoy Foundation Director David Moore, YMCA Director Major Ko1on Kitchen, Salvation Army Director APPENDIX "E"

Attendance not confirmed

RECEPTION FOR ARKANSAS REPUBLICAN LEADERS

Butterfield One Room Sheraton Inn Fort Chaffe, Arkansas August 10, 1975

The President

Johnny Braddock

Henry Brown

John J. "Jim" Caldwell, State Senator (R-Arkansas)

Buddy Coleman, builder and contractor in Arkansas

Marguerite Turner, active in Community affairs, Arkansas

Charles Cabe, Republican Chairman for Clark County, Arkansas

Bo Holleman, Finance Chairman of the Arkansas Republican State Committee

Glen Hopkins, Republican Chairman for the Third Congressional District, Arkansas

Claude Kennedy, Chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service; farmer in Arkansas

A. Lynn Lowe, Chairman of the Arkansas Republican State Committee

Joe Miller, hardware and building supplier in Arkansas

Jake Patterson

Guy Newcomb, former Congressional candidate (R-Arkansas); pharmicist

Mrs. George A. (Carolyn) Pollan, State Representative (R-Arkansas) and Vice Chairman of the Arkansas Republican State Committee

Odell Pollard, Republican National Committeeman for Arkansas

Win H. Rockefeller, farmer; son of the former Governor (R-Arkansas)

CONTINUED •.. APPENDIX "EII p. 2 8/10/75

Keith Rutledge, Republican Chairman for the First Congressional District, Arkansas; attorney

Peter Sickel, farmer in Arkansas and Member of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service

Betty Walker, active in Community affairs in Arkansas, friend of ~ Congressman Hammerschmidt

Jerre Lowe, dentist in Arkansas

Ralph Weiser, oil businessman in Arkansas

Dick Goodrum, Republican Chairman for Sebastian County, Arkansas

Preston C. Bynum, State Representative (R-Arkansas)

Walter Hussman, newspaper and radio station owner, Arkansas

Willard Roberts~n, Volkswagon importer, Arkansas

Romeo Short, farmer in Arkansas

Tom Francis, Republican Chairman of the ____Congressional District, Arkansas; Reynolds Metals

Ben C. Henley, friend of Congressman Hammerschmidt

Ken Coon, Executive Director of the Arkansas State Republican Committee

[Note: Guests could not be fully identified by office of Mr. Hartmann or WH Advnace Office.] . ,. APPENDIX "F." • PASSENGER MANIFEST

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1. THE PRESIDENT 2. Mrs. Ford 3. Mr. Donald Rumsfe1d, Assistant 4. Mr. Terrence O'Donnell, Aide 5. Mr. Paul Theis, Executive Editor 6. Mr. Ron Nessen, Press Secretary 7. Mr. Red Cavaney, Director of the Advance Office 8. Mr. Bill Gulley, Executive Assistant to the Military Assistant 9. Mr. David Kennerly, Personal Photographer 10. Ms. Sheila Weidenfe1d, Press Secretary to the First Lady 11. Admiral William M. Lukash, Physician 12. Colonel Elmer W. Merrow White House Communications Agency 13. Ms. Leona Goodell, Confidential Assistant 14. Ms. Judy Morton, Secretary to Mr. Theis 15. MSG Herbert Oldenburg, baggage handler 16. SDCM Zosimo Monzon, steward 17. SMS Lowell Ray, steward 18. Mr. R. Keiser 19. Mr. R. Hartwig 20. Mr. E. Luzania 21. Mr. R. Caughey USSS 22. Mr. R. Cheadle 23. Mr. P. Donald 24. Mr. W. Ebert 25. Mr. L. Parker 26. Mr .. A. Angelone 27. Mr. Carl Schumacher WIH Press 28. Ms. Fran Lewine AP 29. Ms. Helen Thomas UPI 30. Mr. Charles Tasnadi AP Photo 31. Mr. Darryl Heikes UPI Photo 32. Mr. Frank Marciante NBC 33. Mr. George Fridich NBC 34. Mr. Howard Norton USN&WR 35. Mr. A1do Beckman Chicago Tribune 36. Mr. Russell Ward NBC 37. Mr. Hugh Fasenbarker NBC

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